Can I record steps as exercise?

slb260
slb260 Posts: 52 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Just wondering - can I record steps from my Fitbit in the exercise section and have it translate into calories earned?

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  • Unicorn_Bacon
    Unicorn_Bacon Posts: 491 Member
    I would just sync it rather then manually log it.
  • slb260
    slb260 Posts: 52 Member
    I tried, but I don't think I did it right..... :)
  • Unicorn_Bacon
    Unicorn_Bacon Posts: 491 Member
    Why do you think that?
  • slb260
    slb260 Posts: 52 Member
    edited April 2020
    Because there are no steps showing on MFP, and I definitely have step today. EDIT: I think I got it. We'll see!
  • Unicorn_Bacon
    Unicorn_Bacon Posts: 491 Member
    Okay.. well I'm not overly familiar with Fitbit's but I know there is a reason why the two devices are better off synced

    I feel like it has something to do with the calorie adjustments made between fitbit using tdee and mfp using neat..

    But maybe someone else can give you better answer.

    I would contact support to have them help you sync it
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,743 Member
    Your activity level assumes a certain number of steps. If you add the steps to your log, you might be double counting. If you go for a walk or a run, then add the steps. If your steps are just around the house or at work, then I wouldn't.

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